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India keen on innovation-driven AI, its responsible use: MeitY Secretary Krishnan
Paris, February 12: India's policy position on AI has been on the possibility of innovation and the possibility that it offers greater productivity and opportunity while being cognisant of possible harms and what can be done to mitigate them, Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, said on Tuesday.
Govt inaugurates new CoE to address skill demand in chip design
New Delhi, Feb 5: The government on Wednesday said it has inaugurated a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the country to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor and chip design industries.
Tripura to utilise Bhashini AI to promote regional languages, boost digital participation
Agartala, Jan 28: In a significant step towards promoting regional languages and increasing digital participation, the state government on Tuesday partnered the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to utilise Bhashini, an AI-driven language translation tool.
Mahakumbh: Revamped AI chatbot helping pilgrims find parking, food courts and hospitals
Prayagraj, Jan 26: A new version of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is now guiding pilgrims on parking, food courts and hospitals within 1 km radius of the devotees at the Mahakumbh 2025.
NIXI announces launch of its Internet Governance Internship, Capacity Building Scheme
New Delhi, January 19: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced the launch of its Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme, the Ministry of Electronics and IT stated in a release.
Internship programme with Rs 20K stipend for future internet governance leaders launched
New Delhi, Jan 18: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) on Saturday announced the launch of its Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme, which aims to build awareness and develop expertise in internet governance among Indian citizens.
India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power and CG Semi ink fiscal support agreement
New Delhi, Jan 17: The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on Friday signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) with CG Power and CG Semi, that will help the country develop a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
MeitY leveraging BHASHINI and Sah'AI'yak: AI-powered, multilingual chatbot to assist visitors at Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 16: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is leveraging BHASHINI, a revolutionary initiative under the Digital India program, and Sah'AI'yak is an AI-powered, multilingual, voice-enabled chatbot designed to assist millions of visitors during Maha Kumbh 2025.
Centre launches 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0' with Rs 6.85 crore prize pool
New Delhi, Jan 15: The government on Wednesday launched the 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0' (CSGC 2.0) with a total prize money of Rs 6.85 crore, more than doubling the amount from Rs 3.2 crore in the first edition.
Mahakumbh 2025: MeitY's Bhashini provides multilingual access in 11 languages
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) has integrated its AI-driven language translation tool -- Bhashini -- at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj being held from January 13 to February 26, to boost accessibility in 11 languages.
Safe internet: Govt's GAC resolves 2,081 user appeals against social media intermediaries
New Delhi, Jan 8: In order to enhance grievance redressal framework for a safer internet, the government's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) has resolved 2,081 user appeals and provided relief for 980 appeals through 1,214 orders issued, it was announced on Wednesday.
Union Government notifies draft rules for Digital Personal Data Protection Act
New Delhi, January 3: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Union Government notified the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP) today and invited stakeholders to share feedback/comments on the rules.